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Pflegevater

foster father

noun PFLAY-ge-fah-ter Rare
People & Society Family

Usage Note

Pflegevater is a man who temporarily or permanently cares for a child placed with him by authorities — distinct from adoption in that the legal parent-child relationship may not be permanent. Paired with Pflegemutter and Pflegeeltern.

Examples

"Der Pflegevater kümmerte sich rührend um das Kind."

Natural Translation

The foster father cared for the child in a touching way.

Literal Translation

The foster-father cared touchingly about the child.

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